Stateside Live! Unveils $20M Expansion at Philadelphia Stadium District

New outdoor 'Backyard' plaza to feature rooftop bar, performance stage, and more ahead of 2026 events

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Stateside Live!, the entertainment venue in Philadelphia's Stadium District, is preparing to unveil a $20 million expansion this year that will significantly enhance the outdoor experience. The primary focus is transforming the outdoor plaza space into the 'Backyard' featuring a central two-story structure with an upscale rooftop oasis called the AVA Rooftop Bar, along with a new outdoor performance stage, beer garden, crush bar, lawn areas, and more. The redesigned plaza will also create a more prominent and welcoming entrance into the Stateside Live! complex, with an upgraded pedestrian walkway leading toward the Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Why it matters

With Philadelphia serving as a global focal point in 2026 thanks to events tied to the United States' 250th anniversary, FIFA World Cup matches, the MLB All-Star Game, and more, the goal is to have the new outdoor Stateside Live! 'Backyard' venue open in early 2026 to capitalize on the influx of visitors and sports fans.

The details

The $20 million expansion project was first announced in November 2024 and is currently under construction. The new plaza will combine the space of the former plaza as well as an open 'football style' field area to support more entertainment options. Key features include an open-air beer garden, a 'Crush Bar' offering hand-squeezed cocktails, an expanded PBR Cowboy Bar with an outdoor backyard stage, a flexible turf area for events, space for local food trucks, and state-of-the-art audiovisual features.

  • The $20 million expansion project was first announced in November 2024.
  • Construction on the new 'Backyard' plaza is currently underway.
  • The goal is to have the new outdoor venue open in early 2026 ahead of major events in Philadelphia that year.

The players

Stateside Live!

Formerly known as XFINITY Live!, this entertainment venue in Philadelphia's Stadium District is undergoing a major $20 million outdoor expansion.

Comcast

The media and technology company that owns the Stateside Live! venue and is overseeing the expansion project.

The Cordish Companies

The real estate development firm partnering with Comcast on the Stateside Live! expansion.

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What’s next

No updated opening date has been officially announced, but the goal is to have the new 'Backyard' plaza open in early 2026 ahead of major events in Philadelphia that year.

The takeaway

The Stateside Live! expansion is designed to capitalize on the influx of visitors and sports fans expected in Philadelphia in 2026, creating a new outdoor entertainment hub in the city's Stadium District.